Is Madagascar palm toxic to cats and dogs?
Toxic to cats and dogs
Madagascar palm · Pachypodium lamerei
Madagascar palm is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or ingested.
My pet ate some: what to do now
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What to do if your pet ate it
If you think your cat or dog ate any part of a Madagascar palm, act quickly. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
- Remove the plant from the pet’s reach.
- Call your vet or an emergency animal clinic immediately.
- When you call, have the plant’s name or a photo ready. Tell the vet roughly how much your pet ate and when.
Do not induce vomiting unless a vet specifically instructs you to. It can make some poisonings worse.
Symptoms
The sources we cite list no specific signs for this plant. If your pet chewed it, call your vet even if it seems well.
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Pet-safety information in the JungleBook uses American Journal of Botany (2018) where available. It is reference information, not veterinary advice. A laboratory study tested this species and found that its extracts inhibit a mammalian sodium-potassium pump enzyme. The pet hazard is inferred from that result. Cat and dog toxic doses and clinical outcomes were not established.
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Common questions
Is Madagascar palm toxic to cats?
Yes, Madagascar palm is toxic to cats. If your cat chews or ingests any part of the plant, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Is Madagascar palm toxic to dogs?
Yes, Madagascar palm is toxic to dogs. Contact your vet immediately if your dog eats any part of it. Do not wait for symptoms.
What should I do if my cat ate Madagascar palm?
Call your vet or an emergency animal clinic immediately. You can also contact a pet poison control center. Try to bring a piece of the plant or a photo so the vet can identify the species. Do not try to induce vomiting unless instructed by a professional.
Can I keep Madagascar palm with pets?
Madagascar palm is toxic to cats and dogs, so it is best kept out of reach: ideally in a room your pets cannot access, or replaced with a non-toxic alternative. See the pet-safe alternatives listed on this page.
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